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Planning

21 Jul 2026 at 11:50

PlanningUpdate

14 Jul 2026 at 16:05

Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by NHS England, involves a national framework for Ferric Carboxymaltose injection. This contract falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category and is primarily geared towards improving NHS Medicines Value & Access. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key dates including a preliminary market engagement session scheduled for 5 August 2026. The framework is set to begin from 1 March 2027, with potential extensions up to 2031. The framework addresses several UK regions, providing delivery opportunities across numerous areas. NHS England is adopting an open procedure methodology to establish a framework agreement for this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products to expand their footprint within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in the development and supply of Ferric Carboxymaltose or related molecules will find this framework promising due to its expansive scope and potential for long-term collaboration. Engaging early, especially through the planned preliminary engagement session, can provide valuable insights into the tender structure and key performance indicators, fostering strategic growth possibilities for competitive suppliers.

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Notice Title

NHS National Framework for Ferric Carboxymaltose injection

Notice Description

NHS National Framework for Ferric Carboxymaltose Offer reference number: CM/TNS/26/5743 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to a maximum of 24 months. CM/TNS/26/5743 Ferric Carboxymaltose Lot 1 CESW 01/03/2027 to 31/01/2029 (23 months) Lot 2 NWLN 01/03/2027 to 31/05/2028 (15 months) Lot 3 LSNE 01/03/2027 to 31/05/2028 (15 months) Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England

Planning Information

NHS England is seeking to engage with current or potential new suppliers that are planning to launch any of the molecule(s) that will be covered by this procurement. Interested suppliers will be invited to a virtual preliminary market engagement meeting. The purpose of these sessions is to update suppliers regarding timelines and to discuss product details, product launches during the proposed framework period, tender structure, and KPI's. Please contact katie.noonan@nhs.net or marie.graney1@nhs.net to register your interest in tendering for this framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068683-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,633,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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